Chef Vijay Kumar wins James Beard Award for the best chef

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James Beard Awards, one of the most coveted culinary awards in the US, has honoured Chef Vijay Kumar of Semma restaurant as the Best Chef in New York State.

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00:00Chef Vijay Kumar's emotional acceptance speech at the James Beard Awards 2025 has struck a chord worldwide.

00:12Often referred to as the Oscars of the culinary world,

00:15the James Beard Awards are the ultimate recognition for chefs and restaurants.

00:19Dressed in a traditional veshti, Kumar has taken home the title of Best Chef New York,

00:23putting Tamil Nadu's cuisine on the global map.

00:30Rich person's food, it's rude, it's powerful.

00:34At the heart of his journey is Semma, Vijay Kumar's New York-based restaurant,

00:38where he celebrates the bold, authentic flavours of Tamil Nadu.

00:41Signature dishes like gunpowder dosa and country-style goat biryani have made him a star in the global culinary scene.

00:47Several social media users hailed Kumar for his remarkable feat in the culinary world.

00:51Tonight, Indian cuisine stands tall, Tamil food stands tall, my own food and heritage stands tall, and it all matters.

01:06Thank you very much.

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